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Super Majority of Californians Oppose $1.4B Capitol Annex Project as Planned

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Wednesday, January 19, 2022
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The historic Capitol Annex, which is a recognized state and national landmark, is a 70-year-old addition to California's Capitol building.

Key Points: 
  • The historic Capitol Annex, which is a recognized state and national landmark, is a 70-year-old addition to California's Capitol building.
  • Multiple lawsuits have since been filed by several organizations challenging the Capitol Annex Project.
  • More than 68% of voters oppose this shocking lack of transparency around the Legislature's Capitol Annex plan.
  • "For a multitude of reasons, it's clear that California voters do not approve of the Capitol Annex Project as currently planned even after hearing arguments in support of the Project."

"Save the Capitol, Save the Trees" Files Environmental Lawsuit Against California Department of General Services Challenging Pre-Commitment to the Proposed Capitol Annex Project

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Thursday, August 5, 2021
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At that time, the Legislature required that the Capitol Annex Project undergo a prescribed California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) process.

Key Points: 
  • At that time, the Legislature required that the Capitol Annex Project undergo a prescribed California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) process.
  • CEQA is a citizen-enforced statute, and its protections must be applied to the Capitol Annex Project so that the famed Capitol Complex retains its stature and character."
  • CEQA protects California's historic resources such as the Capitol Annex and treasured natural resources like the monumental and historic trees in Capitol Park.
  • Susan Brandt-Hawley, the attorney for "Save the Capitol, Save the Trees," represents community associations and environmental nonprofits which want to preserve community treasures.